Switch 2, Consoles Face 145% US Tariffs
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Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and other Chinese-made gaming consoles face a significant setback due to the ongoing US-China trade war. Despite recent tariff exemptions on some tech products, game consoles remain subject to a 145% US tariff on goods manufactured in China. This revelation comes from an internal memo of a major Apple and Nintendo supplier, indicating a substantial price increase for consumers is likely.
Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and other Chinese-made gaming consoles face a significant setback due to the ongoing US-China trade war. Despite recent tariff exemptions on some tech products, game consoles remain subject to a 145% US tariff on goods manufactured in China. This revelation comes from an internal memo of a major Apple and Nintendo supplier, indicating a substantial price increase for consumers is likely.
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